RN 5A Telemetry Observation, Allegheny General

highmarkhealth; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union: Yes

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 5A Telemetry Observation Unit at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. The unit focuses on rapid assessment, treatment, and monitoring of patients with acute medical conditions, serving chest pain, TIAs, trauma, and other needs.

The role requires PA RN licensure (or eNLC) and CPR certification, with 72-hour shifts every two weeks, and rotating weekends/holidays. Union presence is noted in this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Pennsylvania or eNLC
• CPR certification required
• Criminal background clearances per state requirements

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical assessment and care planning for telemetry patients.
• Provides safe, effective care following regulatory requirements.
• Directs and manages patient care activities by the team.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team from admission to discharge.
• Educates patient and family based on age and learning needs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Team coordination

Patient care

Education

RN licensure (PA/eNLC)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network Job Description :

Date Posted: 20251031

Location: Allegheny General Hospital

Department: 5A Telemetry Observation

Status: Full Time

Shift: 72 hours every two weeks

Rotation with rotating weekends and holiday per policy

Union: Yes

THE UNIT:

Allegheny General Hospital's 5A Telemetry Observation Unit is a specialized 38 bed unit focused on providing rapid assessment, treatment, and monitoring for patients with acute medical conditions. The unit primarily serves patients presenting with chest pain, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), trauma, and altered mental status. Patients awaiting IR procedures, and those no longer able to care for themselves at home, are also cared for on this unit. 5A operates as a Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) or Observation Unit, providing a bridge between the Emergency Department and longer stay inpatient care.

ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL:

Allegheny General Hospital (AGH), located on the North Side of Pittsburgh, is a 550+ bed hospital renowned for its advanced care across nearly every medical and surgical specialty. AGH is proud to hold Magnet recognition for nursing excellence and was the first accredited Level 1 Trauma Center in western Pennsylvania, providing 24/7 care for all types of traumatic injuries.

ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK:

At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This multi-hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Responsible and accountable for a designated patient population for the purpose of providing care based upon enactment of the nursing process.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates clinical assessment skills and care planning skills.
• Provides safe and effective care for the age population served according to regulatory requirements.
• Professionally directs and manages the activities of the patient care delivery by the team members.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team for the plan of care from admission through discharge.
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture and willingness to learn.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• CPR certification

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• CPR certification

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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